The 2017 BlueSteps Career Outlook Report Summary, by Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants, shows that confidence in the executive hiring market has increased for management-level professionals globally. The 1,219 senior management professionals, who are also members of BlueSteps, surveyed show they understand there is fierce competition for top executive-level jobs, but that the mood among global management professionals is more optimistic especially in the roles of Board Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operations Officer.